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The following issues are covered in this edition of the newsletter:

1. Water Framework Directive - The Ecological Implications:
Costs and Environmental Benefits
2. Mitigation - Does it Measure Up? Steps to Best Practice
3. Flooding Conference - we want your ideas
4. CIWEM Awards 2004
5. Fluoridation - Have your say
6. CIWEM Branch & Group Events Calendar updated
7. CIWEM Environmental Careers Book Popular
8. National CIWEM Events Digest
9. In Brief
10. Consultations
11. Risky Business 2003
12. Yacht - The Engineering Recruitment Experts
13. Join CIWEM

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12th November, 2003

CIWEM is running an important conference on the ecological implications of the Water Framework Directive on 12th November. This conference will tackle a range of issues, including:

Water Framework Directive Update and CIWEM's approach
What is good ecological status and what are the costs and benefits?
Industry concerns
Case studies
Key issues to be resolved

The conference is being held at SOAS, London. To download the conference programme, visit: http://www.ciwem.com/documents/WFD12th.pdf
For further details, please contact Bob Earll of CMS (E-Mail: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk ; Tel: 01531 890 415)

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2. Mitigation - Does it measure up? Steps to Best Practice

20th November, 2003

The aim of this conference is to understand the current status of mitigation practice in the UK highlighting both deficiencies and good practice in order to set out action that needs to be taken to rectify current shortfalls and promote good practice. The objectives of the conference are:

• To consider the current status [legislative background etc] and effectiveness of mitigation measures in delivering their stated aims.
• Through a number of case examples to consider good practice
• To consider and define a number of clear steps need to be considered in improving the delivery of mitigation

Each speaker will be asked to identify 3 or 4 key points that need to be incorporated into routine practice; these will form the basis of the final discussion which will aim to distil these into a set of recommendations from the conference.

The conference is being held at SOAS, London. The brochure for the event will shortly be available on CIWEM's website at www.ciwem.com/events/index.asp
For further details, please contact Bob Earll of CMS
E-mail: bob.earll@coastms.co.uk
or Tel: 01531 890 415

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3. Flooding Conference 2004 - Let us have you ideas!

In 2004 we are planning a flood management conference. CIWEM has a long track record in flood defence and management issues. We are keen to find out your opinions of major themes in flooding which should be included in consideration for this conference.

Please email your ideas to Justin Taberham: justin@ciwem.com by the end of September 2003.

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4. CIWEM Awards 2004

We would like to invite submissions for the following prestigious CIWEM Awards, which will be presented at the CIWEM Annual Dinner in London in April 2004:

THE RSPB/CIWEM LIVING WETLANDS AWARD

The RSPB/CIWEM Living Wetlands Award was established in 2003 as a means of recognising and rewarding projects which demonstrate the multiple functions and sustainable use of wetland habitats. Funds for the Award are provided by CIWEM and the RSPB. The 2003 Award was won by the Swale and Ure Washlands Project.
Entries may relate to UK projects at the planning, design, in-work or completed stages, however special attention will be paid to projects that can demonstrate appreciable delivery of the priorities listed below.

Essential Criteria
To be eligible for the Award, projects must:

• contribute to the delivery of priority UK Biodiversity Action Plan species and habitat targets for freshwater wetlands
• deliver multiple benefits e.g. flood alleviation, wastewater treatment, recreation, eco-tourism, water resource security
• ensure no priority BAP species or habitats are harmed by the project

The closing date for entries is 31st December 2003. The winner will be announced at the CIWEM World Wetlands Day Conference 2004, which will be held in London on 3rd February 2004, and the Award will be presented at the CIWEM Annual Dinner in April 2004. The best submissions may be included in a subsequent publication.
For technical queries about wetlands, please contact the RSPB Water Policy Team on 01767 680551

For all publicity enquiries, please contact Andre Farrar at RSPB on 01767 680551 or e-mail: Andre.Farrar@rspb.org.uk
Full background information for this award can also be found at: http://www.ciwem.com/awards

THE CIWEM KEN ROBERTS AWARD FOR TECHNICAL INNOVATION IN THE WATER INDUSTRY

The Ken Roberts Award was established jointly by CIWEM and Wessex Water in 1997 in memory of Ken Roberts FCIWEM, a Past President of the Institution (1979-80) and former Chief Executive and Deputy Chairman of Wessex Water (1974-88), as a means of recognising technical innovation being made in the water industry.

The competition is open to all CIWEM members and their employers. A named CIWEM member must have played a leading part in the entry submitted. Entries from the UK and overseas are welcome.

Submissions may relate to projects, research or other relevant work, and will be judged on the following criteria:

• Relevance to the water industry
• Technical and environmental excellence
• Innovation
• Practical value
• Presentation

Entries should be in the form of a summary report, up to ten A4 pages in length, including figures, tables and photographs. A hard copy of the entry should be sent to Helen Wilson at CIWEM, along with an electronic copy in MS Word format sent as an e-mail attachment (if the file size is under 1MB) to Helen@ciwem.com or four individual copies sent on CD.

The Award consists of a framed certificate and a cheque for £1000, to be used to fund a proposal related to technical innovation in the water industry.

The closing date for entries is 28th February 2004.

THE CIWEM YOUNG MEMBERS' AWARD

Many of CIWEM's Branches and Groups hold Young Members' Competitions. Winners of these competitions are eligible for nomination by their Chairperson for the international CIWEM Young Members' Award 2004, which is kindly sponsored by Babtie Group. The 2003 Award was won by Gareth Briggs of CIWEM's Northern Ireland Branch.

The competition is open to members who are under 35 years of age at the time of submitting their entry to the Branch or Group. It is based on written papers and does not entail a presentation by authors.

The Award comprises a framed certificate, publication of the winner's paper in the CIWEM Journal and a place on the CIWEM Young Members' Study Tour. Babtie Group is offering an alternative of £600 if the winner cannot/does not want to attend the Study Tour.

Nominations are made through the Chairperson of the Branch or Group, who should send one hard copy of the winning paper, with a supporting letter, to Helen Wilson at CIWEM. An electronic copy in MS Word format should also be sent as an e-mail attachment (if the file size is under 1MB) to Helen@ciwem.com or four individual copies sent on CD. If this is not possible, four hard copies can be submitted instead.

The closing date for nominations is 31st January 2004.

Further details of CIWEM Awards can be found on the CIWEM web site at: http://www.ciwem.com/awards/index.asp

If you would like to make a submission for any of these Awards, or receive further information, please contact:
Helen Wilson, Policy Officer, CIWEM, 15 John Street, London, WC1N 2EB, Tel: 0207 831 3110
E-mail: helen@ciwem.com

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5. Fluoridation Nation

The UK government wants to extend the fluoridation of our water. It was controversial the first time and now, over thirty years later, expert opinion is still divided. CIWEM Executive Director, Nick Reeves, is urging that ethics should play a more prominent role in the fluoridation debate.

The government is set to open an old wound as a result of legislation which is set to become law this November. If it gets through Parliament an amendment to the Water Bill will empower local health authorities - following local consultation - to request water companies to add fluoride to the water supply on health grounds. The ethics of such a move has hardly figured though, and deserves closer scrutiny. And, if you're one of those who thinks that fluoridation might be illegal, forget it because the legislation will indemnify the water companies from any legal challenge or civil action - but, can it?

One of CIWEM's technical panels is currently working on a Policy Position Statement on the issue of Fluoridation of Water. If you would like to add your comments to the debate we would like to hear from you. Please send your thoughts on this subject to Helen Wilson, Policy Officer, E-mail: helen@ciwem.com

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6. CIWEM Branch & Group Events Calendar Updated

CIWEM has released details of its programme of Branch, Group and National Events for the period September 2003 to July 2004. Comprising more than180 separate technical meetings, conferences, seminars and other events, the new programme reflects the increasingly wide range of environment-related interests among CIWEM members. While key water-related issues retain their popularity, particularly flooding, water resources and supply, wastewater management, and the forthcoming Periodic Review, there is also a substantial number of meetings on waste recycling, land use, conservation, sustainability and other important environmental topics. Through its Branch, Group and National programmes, CIWEM offers the opportunity to participate in such meetings to both members and non-members across all areas of the UK and the Republic of Ireland. A range of technical meetings is also organised in Hong Kong.

For details see CIWEM's website at: http://www.ciwem.com/events/calendar/index.asp

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7. Environmental Careers - The inside guide selling well

CIWEM's environmental careers book is now the most popular book of its kind on Amazon.co.uk - the internet book retailer. A search for 'Environmental Careers' on Amazon brings up CIWEM's book first, when a short while ago it was 43rd on the list.

Feedback on the book has been positive and you can view contents lists, sample chapters and ordering information at:

www.environmental-careers.info
Environmental Careers - The Inside Guide retails at £9.99 + p&p

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8. Nnational CIWEM Events Digest

CIWEM will be holding a range of national events in coming months. Details of these are below, and can also be seen on the CIWEM website at: http://www.ciwem.com/events/index.asp

17th October 2003
PPC and the Water Industry
Birmingham
CIWEM's Environment Group and West Midlands Branch are jointly hosting a one-day seminar with speakers from the Environment Agency, Defra, Entec, Yorkshire Water and Wessex Water.
The seminar programme may be downloaded from: http://www.ciwem.com/events/biosolids.asp

12th November 2003
Water Framework Directive Conference: Ecological Implications - Costs and Environmental Benefits
SOAS, London
For further information contact Bob Earll of CMS
bob.earll@coastms.co.uk

14th November 2003
Risk and Reward in Asset Management Delivery - who is best prepared for the challenges ahead?
One Great George Street, London, UK
A Water Environment conference jointly organised by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).

For a full programme and registration form, please contact:-
Alice Staite, ICE Conferences, Tel: +44 (0) 20 7665 2313, E-mail: alice.staite@ice.org.uk

20th November 2003
Mitigation - Does It Measure Up?
SOAS, London
For further information contact Bob Earll of CMS
bob.earll@coastms.co.uk

23rd - 26th November 2003
8th Aqua Enviro/CIWEM European Biosolids and Organic Residuals Conference, Workshop and Exhibition
The Cedar Court Hotel, Wakefield
For further information contact Sarah Hickinson of Aqua Enviro
sarahhickinson@aquaenviro.co.uk

3rd February 2004
World Wetlands Day Conference 2004
SOAS, London
For further information contact Bob Earll of CMS
bob.earll@coastms.co.uk

19th - 21st April 2004
3rd Management of Wastewaters Conference
York
For further information contact Sarah Hickinson of Aqua Enviro
sarahhickinson@aquaenviro.co.uk
The call for papers can be viewed at http://www.ciwem.com/events/biosolids.asp

Other Events

12th November 2003
IWEX Innovation Awards
Birmingham
CIWEM is a supporter of this event. For further information visit the IWEX website at:
http://www.iwex.co.uk/page.cfm/Action=Form/ID=4/t=m

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9. In Brief

SARA PARKIN JOINS CIWEM'S EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD

Sara Parkin, of Forum for the Future, has agreed to sit on the Editorial Advisory Board for CIWEM's Magazine - Water and Environment Manager. Sara joins an impressive list of advisors featured in last month's edition of E-News.

ARE YOU A PROFESSIONAL REVIEWER?

There are three Professional Reviewers Training Days arranged in London for the 1st October, 29th October and 19th November this year. CIWEM is also running Professional Reviewers Training Days in Ireland on the 8th October and 9th October.

The interview process changed on the 1st January this year and is now based solely on the Mandatory Competences, Project Report and Career Report. Technical and Intellectual Skill Areas (TISAs) are no longer considered. The purpose of the training days is to familiarise Professional Interviewers with the CIWEM requirements as well as being a refresher for the whole Professional Review System.

If you would like to attend on any of these dates please contact Joanna West, jwest@ciwem.org.uk

CIWEM is also seeking more Professional Review Interviewers. To become an Interviewer you must be an Associate, Member or Fellow and have been in membership for at least 3 to 5 years. If this is of interest please send or email your CPD record and CV to Joanna West who will present the information to a Professional Board for approval.

Contact jwest@ciwem.org.uk for further information.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR TACKLES LOCAL ACCESS ISSUES

CIWEM Director of Membership, Rosemary Butler, was recently selected to become a member of the newly formed Hertfordshire Local Access Forum.

The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 requires all local authorities to create Local Access Forums. These Forums are statutory advisors to appointing authorities on the improvement of public access to land within their area for open-air recreation and enjoyment of the area. The Forum is a statutory consultee on:

• any bylaws affecting access land;
• long term restriction and exclusion of access;
• rights of way improvement plans;
• proposals to appoint wardens on land where the new right of access applies.

The membership is balanced between users and land managers and the Regulations oblige the county council to appoint to the Forum people who appear to represent interests rather than organisations.

GET YOUR CIWEM DIARY NOW!

The CIWEM 2004 diary will be available from September at £10 (including VAT) plus £0.75 p&p, or £5 for a refill including VAT and p&p.
To order yours, contact Lorraine Poole, Email:lorraine@ciwem.org.uk

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10. Consultations

CIWEM is working on responses to a number of public consultations, listed below. Should you wish to put forward any comments in relation to any of the consultations listed, please do not hesitate to contact either Helen Wilson or Alastair Chisholm as appropriate. Email contact details are provided below.

DEFRA
Draft Air Quality Progress Report guidance
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/airqualpr/
Contact helen@ciwem.com by 22/09/03

DEFRA
Options under the CAP Reform Agreement: third consultation
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/capreformthree/
Contact helen@ciwem.com by 22/09/03

DEFRA
Third consultation on the implementation of the Water Framework Directive
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/waterframe3/index.htm
Contact helen@ciwem.com by 13/10/03

DEFRA
Consultation on Agricultural Management of Common Land
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/common-land/consultdoc.pdf
Contact helen@ciwem.com by 27/10/03

DEFRA
Procedural Guidance for Production of Shoreline Management Plans
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/smpguidance/index.htm
Contact alastair@ciwem.com by 31/10/03

Environment Agency
Trading Water Rights - A Consultation Paper
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/yourenv/consultations/518826/?version=1&lang=_e
Contact alastair@ciwem.com by 19/09/03

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11. Risky Business 2003

"Legislation, Regulation & Corporate Awareness"

14 October 2003, The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London

Landmark's Risky Business seminar, aimed primarily at environmental, engineering and planning professionals, is intended to bring you up to date with the key market drivers in the environment industry - legislation, regulation and corporate awareness.
The seminar has been approved for contribution towards CIWEM's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme.

By the end of the seminar you will have gained:

• A lenders perspective of the risk implications of brownfield sites
• An insight into Defra's review of waste management permitting activities
• The industries approach to raising standards and reducing risks - Land Condition Records and SiLCS
• The implications Environmental Impact Assessments and the Governments brownfield development targets has had on the environment and planning industry.
• An insight into the problems local authorities have had in implementing Part IIA strategies and initiatives for the future.

Further information can be obtained by emailing seminars@landmarkinfo.co.uk

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12. Yacht - The Engineering Recruitment Specialists

Yacht - The engineering recruitment experts

Yacht promise a fresh new approach to engineering recruitment, with a unique service dedicated to finding exactly the right job for you. Right now, Yacht has a number of opportunities in the infrastructure and utilities sector for engineers and environmental professionals.

Visit us now to register your CV and learn how Yacht can help you find a successful career in engineering.
http://www.yachtgroup.com/uk/pages/home/default.asp

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13. Join CIWEM

CIWEM is a vibrant environmental professional body which offers professional development, an impressive programme of local, national and international events, a magazine ten times a year, a quarterly journal, excellent networking opportunities and many other benefits. Contact membership@ciwem.com for more details.

This is the e-newsletter from CIWEM's Policy Department. Please keep comments and suggestions coming in. If you would like to be taken off the mailing list, please email webmaster@ciwem.com

Please pass any comments or requests for further information on any of the above issues to:

Justin Taberham, Director of Policy, CIWEM, 15 John Street, London, England, WC1N 2EB
Tel: 020 7831 3110 Fax: 020 7405 4967 E-mail: justin@ciwem.com

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